Shrimp and Snow-Pea Salad with Ginger-Mango Dressing
Servings
6
people
Servings
6
people
Ingredients
8
ounces
mixed baby greens
torn into bite-size pieces
8
ounces (about 2 cups)
snow peas
3/4
cup
grated carrots
1 1/2
cups (about 1 pint)
red or yellow cherry tomatoes
washed and halved
1
pound
precooked shrimp
shelled and cut into bite-size pieces
3/4
cup
chopped roasted cashews
Freshly ground black pepper
to taste
DRESSING
1
mango
peeled and coarsely chopped to yield about 1 1/2 cups
1
tablespoon
minced fresh ginger
1
clove
garlic
coarsely chopped
2
tablespoons
rice vinegar
1
teaspoon
sugar
1
tablespoon
toasted sesame oil
1
tablespoon
peanut oil
1/4
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
To make the dressing, purée mango, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and slowly whisk in sesame oil and peanut oil. Stir in red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange greens on serving plates and top with snow peas, grated carrots, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, and cashews. Drizzle dressing on top and sprinkle with a generous grinding of black pepper. Serve extra dressing on the side.